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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many noses were found in Gein's home?
(a) 1.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 4.

2. What charge was eventually filed against Gein?
(a) Attempted murder.
(b) Murder.
(c) Larceny.
(d) Robbery.

3. What was the name of the funeral home that managed Ed's funeral?
(a) Gospel.
(b) Gerindalt.
(c) Gasperic.
(d) Gerimand.

4. What words does the shirt with Ed on it depict?
(a) Ed Gein lives.
(b) Ed Gein dies.
(c) Ed Gein kills.
(d) Ed Gein sleeps.

5. How did the majority of the town react to Ed Gein's notoriety?
(a) They relished the attention.
(b) They purposely made the town look more appealing.
(c) They hated being known for housing a "freak."
(d) They were extremely rude to tourists.

6. What did many believe to be the cause of Ed's actions?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His childish friends.
(d) His lack of romantic partners.

7. What role did William Belter play in Ed Gein's life?
(a) A reporter.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) His friend.
(d) His attorney.

8. Who requested that the state crime lab be granted a burial site to re-enter the evidence?
(a) Ed.
(b) Governor-elect.
(c) Clergy.
(d) State attorney.

9. What is the name of the town where Ed was transferred after his last visit to the farmhouse?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Wickerson.
(c) Winston.
(d) Wautoma.

10. Which of the following does Gein use as an excuse in the murders?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His memory.
(d) His religion.

11. Which of the following is true about the body parts found in Ed's home?
(a) They were never used as evidence.
(b) There were never identities associated with all of them.
(c) It was determined they belonged to the same person.
(d) They were omitted from the final police reports.

12. According to Gein, how was he treated at the mental health facilities?
(a) He was treated like an animal.
(b) He was glorified.
(c) He was treated well.
(d) He was treated disrespectfully.

13. What was Ed diagnosed with?
(a) Depression.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Conduct disorder.
(d) Bipolar disorder.

14. How many reporters did Belter originally arrange for Ed to talk to?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

15. On the second grave exhumed, what was lying on top of the coffin?
(a) The dead body, entact.
(b) Bones.
(c) Bloody items.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ed petitioned for release, where did one doctor suggest he go?

2. Of the two major issues on the agenda of those involved in the legal proceedings, which was the second?

3. What did Ed have a tendency to do?

4. During which event did Ed confess to many charges?

5. What did Ed's attorney suggest to him?

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